DIY essential oil bath jellies

Splish, splash, slide into the bath! These fun and adorable bath jellies make shower or bath time a party full of whimsical wiggles, fabulous fragrances, and playful pigments—and it’s easy to make them yourself with ingredients you may already have around the house. Add a dash of body glitter for an even lovelier lather. Let’s get jiggly with it!

DIY essential oil bath jellies

Prep Time:5-10 minutes

Ingredients:

Natural coloring

An essential oil blend from our 5 splashy summer ideas below

Silicone molds

2 packets unsweetened, unflavored gelatin

1 cup distilled water

1 cup unscented liquid soap

Isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle

Directions:

Whip the water and gelatin in a heat-safe bowl or pot and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

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Tip: Agar powder—a natural, vegetarian gelatin alternative—can be substituted for the gelatin in this recipe. However, citrus oils can interact with agar powder, and you might need more agar powder to achieve the same consistency as gelatin.

Put together a DIY gift basket filled with essential oil-infused goodies. Check out our DIY lotion bar recipe to get started, and then try your hand at these glam geode bath bombs.

What’s your favorite bath time indulgence to create at home using essential oils?